Retro Computing — Cloning an Apple I
Many hobbyists are beginning to rediscover the appeal of classic microcomputers from the 70s and early 80s.
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Made On Earth — Nixie à la Mode
A furniture maker by day, Andrew Argyle had been making clocks for years when he discovered that eBay had made previously obscure nixie tubes easy to obtain.
Made On Earth — Househole
When the Art League of Houston gave two local artists the freedom to transform soon-to-be-demolished houses into one giant sculp- ture, the artists jumped at the opportunity.
Made On Earth — Time That Waits for No One
Covered in brown shag carpet and propelled by gray, rubberized wheels, Clocky, a mobile alarm clock invented by Gauri Nanda of MIT’s Media Lab, may be the next pet rock.
Welcome — Maker Friendly
Dale Dougherty wonders what would it mean for products to be more maker friendly, not just user friendly.
Made On Earth — Solar Death Ray
Twinkies turn into fiery black husks in a few minutes. A Clue board game bursts into flames. A Richard Simmons video melts into a sticky plastic glob. As a concept, it’s funnier than a Letterman stunt — and based on real science.
Made On Earth — Tankful of Tunes
In the late 90s, bass player Ezra Daly couldn’t find a decent stand-up bass for under $1,000. So he decided to make his own.